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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the Great Recession began in 2008/2009, my boss at the time (a Vice President of the company) and her spouse consulted their financial adviser to see what they should do. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. .” billion in March.

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Jobs for those Without a College Degree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Degrees are very expensive and in this post recession economy, don’t necessarily guarantee the best return on your dollar. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average median weekly salary for a worker without a degree $651, compared to $1,108 for those with a bachelor’s degree.” Career Cast. According to the U.S.

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Seven Questions to Answer Before You Retire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In spite of the statistics and the down economy, there are some that ARE financially ready for retirement. For many, inertia and fear of the unknown keep us plugging away at sub-prime careers far past the time we should leave. You’ve been used to a steady income for many years. Do you need the money?

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